7 Quotes by Douglas G. Brinkley

Cronkite is not a genius at anything except being straight, honest, and normal.

When he (Walter Cronkite) drank, he had an appetite for both history and political bullshit.

If life were fattening, Walter Cronkite would weigh 500 pounds.

Cronkite was always one step short of disillusionment.

Unlike most fine writers, he wasn't in love with his own words.

He followed an ironclad rule. He NEVER WATCHED HIMSELF.

Most Americans didn't distinguish fame from accomplishment.